EBRD sees growth in its regions slowing to 2.5% in 2026, rebounding to 4% in 2027
EBRD cut its 2026 growth forecast for its regions to 2.5%, citing tighter financing conditions, persistent inflation, drought, energy shocks. 2027 growth seen at 4%, reflecting an expected rebound once Iraq’s collapsed oil exports normalize. Oil rose from about USD 65 pre-conflict to above USD 100 by April 2026; refine